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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
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[H2] A Message From the Mayor
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San Diego is a special place with limitless potential, where everyone deserves equal access to opportunity, happiness, and a bright future. Our City is here to help foster those ideals in every neighborhood. It exists to serve you and be a resource for you, your family, and your community. Working together, we can create a San Diego that is responsive, transparent, and inclusive for all of us.Mayor Todd GloriaVisit the Mayor's Site

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City Council

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6:30 am
Black Mountain Trail Races

Jun 20
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Little Italy Mercato (Saturday)

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Mission Valley Farmers Market

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10:00 am
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026

Jun 20
10:00 am
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Recognizing 60 Years of a San Diego Icon

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Securing a Direct Connection to the Nation’s Capitol

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Honoring Soccer Icon Alex Morgan with Key to the City

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New Torrey Pines Fire Station Opens to Enhance Public Safety

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Celebrating the Opening of Riviera del Sol Neighborhood Park

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Celebrating Dedication at Forever Balboa Park's Annual Picnic

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Improving Mira Mesa Community Park

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Celebrating 100 Years of Scripps Health

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Visiting San Diego’s Future Leaders

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Visiting San Diego’s Future Leaders

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Celebrating the New Convoy District Gateway Sign

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Celebrating 20 Million Meals with Serving Seniors

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Celebrating 20 Million Meals with Serving Seniors

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Improving Parks in Clairemont

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Improving Parks in Clairemont

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Supporting Seniors in Kearny Mesa

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Creative City Open House Brings Community Together

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Parks After Dark at Skyline Hills Rec Center

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Parks After Dark at Skyline Hills Rec Center

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To check your status or construction changes, select your application below.BuildingDiscretionaryDemolitionEngineeringFire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire ServicesNews RackPlan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and PlumbingResidential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)SignsSimple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and PlumbingTraffic ControlTransportationYesNoWas the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?YesNoWas the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?YesNoWas the application submitted on or after December 19, 2021?YesNo
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With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego is known worldwide as one of the best tourist destinations and a great place for residents to relax year round..

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